The House, Thursday, April 12, 1990

The House took up 49 bills: 1 together on the consent calendar, then 48 one by one, listed below by bill.

Votes Taken
2 roll calls43 voice votes
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The journal is on record from 1997, so this day carries the vote record without the debate.

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

HB 1028 (1990)Became Law
relative to the number of events at which a club may serve liquor in a year.
Rep. Dionne (Straf 5) House Regulated Revenues Senate Internal Affairs Liquor and Beer

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to a fee for lucky 7 tickets.
Rep. Simon (Rock 9) House Regulated Revenues Senate Ways and Means Gambling

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 8, 1990✓SenateApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to the data processing and computer management study committee and making an appropriation therefor.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 1990
HB 1083 (1990)Became Law
establishing speed limits for the operation of OHRVs and increasing OHRV registration fees.
Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) House Transportation Senate Transportation Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawOct 1, 1990
relative to a study of care of the elderly and making an appropriation for meals on wheels, relative to the department of health and human services, and relative to certain food service establishments.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to expenditures by the public works bureau in excess of budget estimates, extending the lapse dates of certain appro- priations, making adjustments to certain capital projects' bond authoriza- tions, allowing the port authority to
Rep. Marsh (Coos 1) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✕Governor✕LawMay 3, 1990
to define "retired state employee" for state employee group insurance purposes and relative to requests for reclassification or reallocation.
Rep. Reidy (Hills 45) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
relative to the department of corrections, the liquor commission, the pari-mutuel commission, and making an appropriation to the

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to the priority of projects on New Hampshire Routes 101 and 51.
Rep. McDowell (Hills 29) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 26, 1990✓LawApr 26, 1990
relative to monitoring the reassessment of taxable property by the department of revenue administration.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 13, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
to establish a revolving fund for publications and training in the department of environmental services.
Rep. Blanchard (Rock 26) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Executive Departments Environment - Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateMar 22, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to DWI offenses and establishing a committee to study
Rep. Gage (Rock 13) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

Nonconcur with the Amendment (Reject the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Rejected

In the record: Nonconcur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 20, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
establishing a committee to study mobile health care units, making certain appropriations, relative to possession of drugs while driving, and transferring funds within the board of nurses registration.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 6, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to child support guidelines and to guardians ad litem
Rep. Domini (Sull 5) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateMar 22, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
establishing a committee to study the personnel problem in long-term health care facilities.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990Governor✕Law
establishing a study committee on private contract prison systems.
Rep. Pierce (Ches 17) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Study Committees and Commissions

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawApr 27, 1990
establishing a committee to oversee the preliminary steps in the creation of an access to health care program and making an appropriation therefor.

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
establishing a committee to review the architects' proposals, site location, and costs of a new Rockingham county superior court building.
Rep. Skinner (Rock 21) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
relative to the judicial vesting and retirement committee and making an appropriation for an actuarial study of judges.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990Governor✕Law
to make technical corrections in the retirement system laws and making an appropriation for the director of finance, and relative to eligibility for membership in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Rep. Campbell (Belk 5) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 15, 1990✓SenateMar 15, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to child support enforcement.
Rep. Domini (Sull 5) House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice Senate Judiciary Domestic Relations

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to the taxation of banks and relative to the communications services tax and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Ahrens (Hills 13) House Ways and Means Senate Ways and Means Taxes - State

Concur with the Amendment (Accept the other chamber's changes)

Motion Passed: Changes Accepted on a voice vote

In the record: Concur

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 25, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 13, 1990✓Law
relative to creditable service for teachers who job share, and making an appropriation therefor, establishing a study committee, and making certain supplemental appropriations.
Rep. Pantzer (Merr 11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Education Education - General

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to sludge and septage management programs and making an appropriation therefor and relative to the oil discharge and disposal cleanup fund.
Rep. Bardsley (Merr 1) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Conservation

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
relative to workers' compensation and making an appropriation therefor.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseFeb 14, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to the reimbursement to the state for certain services rendered at race tracks and unclaimed ticket money.
Rep. Simon (Rock 9) House Regulated Revenues Senate Finance Gambling

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
relative to operational permits for public water systems, relative to classified positions in the division of water supply and pollution control, and creating a new PAU.
Rep. Marston (Straf 6) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Development, Recreation and Environment Environment - Administration

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 4, 1989✓HouseJan 4, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
relative to state employee layoffs, classified state employees, the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of environmental services, changing revenue estimates, and establishing a waste reduction and recycling program.

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–4.

Suspend the Rules (Set a rule aside; needs two thirds)

Motion Passed: Rules Suspended

Moved by Rep. Kidder.

In the record: Suspend Rules to consider

Adopt the Floor Amendment (Change the bill from the floor)

Motion Failed 87–242 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. Wayne Burton.

In the record: Adopt Floor Amendment

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

✓IntroducedMar 15, 1990✓HouseApr 12, 1990✓SenateApr 19, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to certification for real estate appraisers and making an appropriation therefor.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseJan 31, 1990✓SenateApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to drug-free school zones and making appropriations therefor.

Nonconcur and Request a Committee of Conference (Ask for a conference to settle the differences)

Motion Passed: Conference Requested on a voice vote

In the record: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 31, 1989✓HouseFeb 1, 1990✕SenateApr 19, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
HR 62 (1990)Adopted by House
relative to biennial budget reductions.
Rep. Philip Weymouth

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted on a voice vote

✓Introduced✓HouseApr 12, 1990
HR 63 (1990)Adopted by House
commending the varsity swimming and diving team of Exeter Area High School.
Rep. Carl Anderson Education - General

Adopt (Approve the resolution)

Motion Passed: Resolution Adopted

✓IntroducedApr 12, 1990✓HouseApr 12, 1990
establishing a committee to study the law of mechanics' liens and the foreclosure of mortgages.
Sen. Torr (SD21) House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs Senate Judiciary Study Committees and Commissions

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
relative to the authority of the governor to order reductions in expenditures by state departments and making an appropriation therefor.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Appropriations Senate Internal Affairs State Government

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–5.

Lay on the Table (Set the bill aside)

Motion Passed: Bill Tabled 219–121 on a roll call

In the record: Laid on Table

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✕HouseJul 1, 1990Governor✕LawJul 1, 1990
SB 328 (1990)Became Law
restricting the use of power motors on Garland Pond in the town of Moultonborough and annexing a portion of the town of Albany into the town of Sandwich.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓HouseApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawApr 28, 1990
impaired.
Sen. Nelson (SD13) House Appropriations Senate Finance

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
establishing a medicaid reimbursement program for handicapped children and making an appropriation therefor.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 27, 1990
providing a 5 percent cost of living adjustment for group II members of the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 8, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
SB 359 (1990)Became Law
relative to modifying planning board procedures on plats.
Sen. Heath (SD3) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Zoning and Planning

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJun 27, 1990
relative to medical and surgical benefits for the children and making a supplemental appropriation to the New Hampshire retirement system.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 15, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
relative to disciplinary actions against and expiration and renewal of licenses for licensees of the barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics board and making an appropriation for sending out license renewal notices.
Sen. Bass (SD11) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments Occupational Regulation

House Appropriations recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 18–0.

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓Law
to permit group II members to purchase out-of-state service as creditable service in the New Hampshire retirement system.
Sen. Delahunty (SD22) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance Retirement

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 30, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 28, 1990✓LawJul 1, 1990
SB 378 (1990)Became Law
making technical amendments to the liquor laws and relative to
Sen. Bartlett (SD19) House Regulated Revenues Senate Executive Departments Liquor and Beer

House Regulated Revenues recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 16, 1990✓HouseApr 12, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
relative to medical examiners and making an appropriation therfor.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateFeb 1, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓Law
SB 390 (1990)Became Law
relative to laws regarding abuse and neglect of children.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 30, 1990✓HouseApr 3, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
SB 398 (1990)Became Law
relative to the east-west highway study.
Sen. Dupont (SD6) House Public Works Senate Capital Budget Transportation and Highways

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 23, 1990✓HouseApr 10, 1990✓GovernorApr 27, 1990✓LawJun 26, 1990
relative to creditable service for teachers who job share, and to establish a committee to study job-sharing for group I employees.

Accede to the Request for a Committee of Conference (Agree to a conference)

Motion Passed: Conference Agreed on a voice vote

In the record: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference

✓IntroducedJan 3, 1990✓SenateJan 18, 1990✓HouseApr 11, 1990Governor✕Law